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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,765.26, 28,652.68 and 12,266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,765.26, 28,652.68 and 12,266.21 is: 16,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,765.26 : 28,652.68 = 12,266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,765.26/28,652.68 = 12,266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,765.26x = 28,652.68 × 12,266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,765.26x = 351,459,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,459,646.68/20,765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.37

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